GOs to the People

AUTHOR(S)

Newman, Emily

PUB. DATE

January 2005

SOURCE

Bond Buyer;1/10/2005, Vol. 351 Issue 32046, p35

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article reports that the Delaware state has planned to sell US$125 million of general obligation bonds, starting with a retail offering followed by the competitive bidding for the balance of the sale. Though the state has planned a new-money issue, bond finance director Stephanie Scola said that officials will continue to look at refunding options until the sale date.

ACCESSION #

15642708

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